EDF Energy Transition

The energy transition continues to build momentum globally. ☀️ Wind, solar, and other green sources made up 74% of electricity generation growth last year, with 92.5% of new capacity added to the grid also coming from renewables, says a new @UN report. apnews.com/article/climat…

What role should states play in accelerating freight electrification? Join @EnvDefenseFund's Michael Zimmerman to hear how states and utilities can collaborate on EV rates, grid upgrades, interconnection + more. Register 🔗 bit.ly/4512t3D

Hydrogen’s indirect warming effect has been known since the 70s and is cited in 3 @IPCC_CH reports. Yet it’s largely absent from frameworks used to evaluate H2's climate benefits for no apparent reason other than it is inconvenient. We must change that: edf.org/Z6KM

🚦 Six months in, New York City's $9 congestion relief toll is delivering results: fewer cars, faster transit, cleaner air. Vehicle emissions are already down, and support for the program is growing. Via @AtmosMag: atmos.earth/manhattans-9-t…

A bold idea. A breakthrough mission. A year of seeing the unseen. We set out to close a critical data gap – and delivered global insights that will keep driving action. The mission continues. We’re continuing to process and release these insights. data.methanesat.org

Join workshops across NW Pennsylvania to learn how to spot orphaned oil & gas wells — and report them for a $100 reward per well. Help protect your community from the risks these hidden wells pose to health, land & water. 🌎 Via @farmanddairy: farmanddairy.com/news/workshops…

Strong pipeline leak detection and repair standards will improve community safety, help Colorado meet its climate goals and potentially inspire other states’ leaders and agencies to take action. Read more here ⬇️ edf.org/Z6rw

From cutting deadly air pollution near airports to boosting long-term decarbonization, two complementary policy tools offer a clear path forward for cleaner skies. Read more here ⬇️ edf.org/Z6rU

Last winter, some MA households paid $400/month just to stay warm. 🥶 Heat pumps can offer major winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes with reformed electric rates. blogs.edf.org/energyexchange…

We need hydrogen to be as successful a climate solution as it can possibly be. That's why we launched a major study with industry, academic + tech partners to measure H2 emissions and uncover practical solutions. Read more @hydrogeninsight @rachelparkes_ bit.ly/4eYlbxr

Hydrogen is a hopeful contender in the race to find clean energy solutions -- and for good reason. But as investments continue to pour into hydrogen energy development, H2 emissions in the real world have barely been measured. Until now. edf.org/Z6Kj

Our search for orphan wells in SW Pennsylvania kicks off soon. We met with residents at a series of open houses last week to preview the technology + answer questions about surveys to uncover these wells and plug them. Via @BCRittmeyer / @TribLIVE: triblive.com/local/north-hi…

Heat pumps can offer significant winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes if outdated electric rates are reformed. Read more here ⬇️ edf.org/Z6KC

After constant blackouts post-Hurricane Maria, residents of Culebra, Puerto Rico took matters into their own hands. A collective movement toward energy independence launched a solar project success story. ☀️🔌 Via @GLISPA_discuss: globalislandpartnership.org/culebra

Excellent overview at 6-months in outlines how NYC’s wildly successful congestion relief program has already become “part of the fabric of New York City”— & the ways it’s becoming “a blueprint for advancing social & environmental policies nationwide.” bit.ly/46nJ1Re